An Egyptian Figure Who Supervised Recording of Quran Recitations by Five Prominent Qaris
IQNA – Sheikh Sayid Amir Othman was the former Sheikh (chief) of Quran reciters in Egypt who supervised the recording of the Quran recited by five great Egyptian qaris.
‘Protect Your Mosques’: CAIR Mobilizes Faith Leaders with Self-Defense Training After San Diego Attack
IQNA – Seeking to turn fear into readiness, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) convened a national emergency webinar yesterday on mosque self-defense and security.
No Hajj from Gaza: Israel Blocks Pilgrims Again
IQNA – Human rights advocates and Palestinian officials are condemning a systematic denial of religious freedom, after Israeli border authorities again prevented thousands of Gazans from traveling to Saudi...
Yemenis Emphasize Full Solidarity with Iran Defending Itself against US, Israel
IQNA – Yemen supports the Islamic Republic of Iran in the face of the US-Israeli aggression, the chairman of the country's Supreme Political Council said.
Quranic Activities
58 Countries to Compete in Finals of Iran’s 42nd Int’l Quran Contest
IQNA – The final round of the 42nd International Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran will be held with the participation of representatives from 58 countries an official said.
21 May 2026, 14:26
Political
Leader Honors Memory of Former President Raisi
IQNA – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei hailed the memory of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, praising his sense of responsibility and his youth-oriented approach.
20 May 2026, 16:49
Religious Activities
Last Batch of Iranian Pilgrims Arrive in Land of Revelation for Hajj 2026
IQNA – With the arrival of the last group of Iranian pilgrims in Medina for Hajj 2026, the process of sending pilgrims to the Land of Revelation has been completed.
19 May 2026, 14:08
World
Michigan Muslim Leaders Say San Diego Mosque Attack Signifies National Islamophobia Crisis
IQNA – While the attack happened 2,000 miles away, the grief and alarm rippled directly to southeast Michigan on Wednesday.
21 May 2026, 13:00
